United States Meter Stamp, Type ED3

United States · 2016 · Variable (Metered Mail)

A rectangular meter stamp indicium featuring 'US POSTAGE' and 'METERED MAIL' text, with a circular postmark containing the date 'MAR 23 2016' and 'USPS' on the left, and a barcode on the right.

Meter stamps provide a convenient and efficient method for businesses to apply postage directly to mail, bypassing traditional adhesive stamps. This 2016 example illustrates a modern iteration of this postal payment system in the United States.